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jazz-hop-strumental music from VTWed, 18 Feb 2015 16:59:24 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.7.1Enter the Willverinehttp://www.japhyryder.com/news/enter-the-willverine/
http://www.japhyryder.com/news/enter-the-willverine/#commentsTue, 17 Feb 2015 14:23:18 +0000http://www.japhyryder.com/?p=1474After years of recording and experimenting within multiple home studio’s we finally have the debut EP release from our very own trumpet/synth/drum machine guru Willverine.

Recorded mostly at home by himself, Will recruited the help of Zack (1/2 of the DuPont Brothers) to play some guitar and sing as well as our friend Maryse Smith to join on vocals. The resulting EP is melodic, beautiful, emotional and most of all – it’s got that Will Andrews pocket.

All of us in the Japhy Ryder camp are extremely proud of Will and hope to see Willverine take it wherever it may need to go.

Listen for yourself, don’t take our word for it!

]]>http://www.japhyryder.com/news/enter-the-willverine/feed/0We made it to the Precipice, and it was good.http://www.japhyryder.com/news/we-made-it-to-the-precipice-and-it-was-good/
http://www.japhyryder.com/news/we-made-it-to-the-precipice-and-it-was-good/#commentsWed, 06 Aug 2014 14:45:35 +0000http://www.japhyryder.com/?p=1439The Precipice Music Festival was a raging success. The crew at the Radio Bean along with their sponsors and the many bands from the Vermont music scene all came together for what could be the best event in town. We can’t wait to be a part of next summers Precipice IV.

The Burlington Free Press sent their entertainment guru Brent Hallenbeck to follow us around and document the bands day at the festival. Here is the video he put together recapping our day. It also features music from Barbacoa and Duke Aeroplane & The Wrong Numbers

Wow, what a time! We want to thank everyone who came out and showed love at the show, Saturday. It is truly an honor and privilege to make music for all of you. Many thanks to Otis Grove and The DuPont Brothers for bringing the fire, and most of all to the friends and fans, old and new, near and far, who made Saturday such an incredible celebration.

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It’s been 10 years since we started this group in the depths of the St. Michael’s College Music Department. Over the last decade we’ve experienced many ups and downs and we’ve made it through mostly unscathed.

Band members have come and gone. Albums have been recorded in three different states and we’ve played everywhere from the deep woods of Maine to the deep woods of West Virginia, including all of the major cities, towns, and dive bars in between. Friends have been made all over the Northeast and a van was successfully run into the ground. What’s more, we’ve had one hell of a good time doing it!

Our very own DJ Willionaire will be spinning his newest beats inbetween acts and late into the night/morning hours.

See you there!

Cheers,
The AuggieFest Crew

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http://www.japhyryder.com/news/discover-jazz-festival-2013/#commentsFri, 31 May 2013 14:09:46 +0000http://www.japhyryder.com/?p=1338Spring has sprung in Vermont and with it comes our favorite week of the year – Jazz Fest. Every year we perform as often as we can during the festival and this year we’ll be doing 3 nights in a row spread across downtown Burlington. Come see us at any of these shows, or all of them, and don’t miss the other acts we’ll be stepping in with throughout the week.

Aside from those shows Will, Pat and Matt will be performing as WEST on Monday 6/3 at the Radio Bean and Mr. Peter Krag will be playing with just about everyone everyday at every venue. The man gets around…

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http://www.japhyryder.com/news/introducing/#commentsMon, 18 Mar 2013 15:23:28 +0000http://www.japhyryder.com/?p=1309It is no secret that our stellar guitarist leads his own musical career outside of Japhy Ryder. In fact it could be argued that this band is merely a side project for the immensely talented Mr. duPont. Over the last few years Zack has built a steady following for his solo work as a singer/songwriter/band leader and has just taken another step forward by officially ending theZack duPont Band and launching the duPont Brothers Band.

In the fall of 2012 Zack and his brother Sam got the idea to merge their solo careers into a single unit. They played an initial show at Nectars in December of 2012 and from there Sam made arrangements to move from his warm home in Arizona to the land of unpredictable weather known as Vermont. Aside from the Brothers duPont, this band features the remaining lineup of the now defunct Zack Dupont Band: Tim Sharbaugh on drums and percussion, Peter Krag on keys, Will Andrews on trumpet and Pat Melvin on electric and acoustic basses.

Check out their fully funded Kickstarter project which acts as a formal introduction to the band as well as a means to finance the production of their debut CD/DVD project.

Here’s a little taste of that upcoming CD/DVD, an acoustic track of the Brothers playing “My Friend”
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BeMGgMQbamI

We are thrilled to be a part of this compilation CD featuring many of Vermont’s finest musicians benefiting local homeless shelters. The album’s proceeds go straight to the COTS foundation who provide the less fortunate with warm places to sleep in the winter as well as food year round. The album can be purchased via iTunes and physical CD’s are available at the following locations:
Paramount Theater in Rutland, Guitar Center in Williston, Ramunto’s Pizza in Williston, Argento Laraine Fine Jewelry in Williston, Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington, SVS Auto and Burlington Records, among others.
The tracklist is as follows:Harmonies for Humanity Vol. 1.

“Harmonies for Humanity is a project organized by RiseAbove Records that organizes the local music community in Vermont to raise money for the Committee on Temporary Shelter (C.O.T.S.). The musicians appearing on the this CD are not paid or compensated. They have donated their songs & music in an effort to help feed, clothe, shelter, educate and provide emergency services to as many economically disadvantaged people as possible. All proceeds raised are donated directly to C.O.T.S. It is our hope that you share in our music & help the economically disadvantaged wherever & whenever you can.”

]]>http://www.japhyryder.com/news/harmonies-for-humanity/feed/0Switchback Brewing 10th Anniversary Partyhttp://www.japhyryder.com/news/switchback-brewing-10th-annviersary/
http://www.japhyryder.com/news/switchback-brewing-10th-annviersary/#commentsMon, 17 Sep 2012 19:23:33 +0000http://www.japhyryder.com/?p=1265We are thrilled to have been invited to perform at the 10th Anniversary of the greatest beer in Vermont! Switchback Brewing Company has been making their glorious beer for just 1 year longer than we have been a band. Over the years we have had the pleasure of getting to know the brew-masters and other crew as well as performing a few (not so) secret shows right in the warehouse. Switchback is by far this bands favorite malted beverage.

This event is taking place on Saturday 10/13/12 and will not only feature a special lineup of musicians under the Japhy Ryder banner, but will feature a set of music by Burlington’s own Kat Wright & the Indomitable Soul Band. Kat Wright’s band is arguably the best band in Vermont. More info on the gig is below, but the summary is that you absolutely do not want to miss this. Burlington won’t see a party like this again for a while. tickets aGet your tickets before it’s too late!

continuous shuttles to and from Downtown Burlington from 11:30AM to 4:30PM departing from Champlain Farms on Main St.

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http://www.japhyryder.com/news/auggiefest-vii/#commentsWed, 15 Aug 2012 11:57:13 +0000http://www.japhyryder.com/?p=1248It has been 7 years since we lost our dear friend Auggie. Every summer there is a gathering of friends both new and old that celebrates that which he loved most: music. Come join the celebration!

WHEN: Saturday, August 25th
WHERE: Upper Falls Road, Perkinsville, VT

TIME: We hope people get there by NOON this year because we have six great bands who are starting earlier this year.

FOOD: Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers. There will be no Pig Roast this year.

BEER: Our friend’s at Magic Hat will be donating several kegs. Come prepared though. If you are a thirsty person, bring extra!

DONATION: Entry fee will be $20 per person. Proceeds go to Auggie’s scholarship. Whatever we raise, we have corporate sponsors to match. If you would like to make a donation separate from the entry, we will take those as well. Let’s make this year the best!

CAMPING: There is plenty of room to camp for everyone and there is access to a bathroom. Dogs are welcome as long as they get a long with other dogs! Also prepare for a cold night. One year it got down to 45 degrees.So come enjoy great music, food and beer. Feel free to invite friends. The more the merrier. We appreciate your support. This wouldn’t happen without any of you attending. Auggie loved music and friends, so we are so happy to commemorate him with the things he loved most.

]]>http://www.japhyryder.com/news/auggiefest-vii/feed/0Discover Jazz Festival 2012http://www.japhyryder.com/news/discover-jazz-festival-2012/
http://www.japhyryder.com/news/discover-jazz-festival-2012/#commentsFri, 01 Jun 2012 16:01:08 +0000http://www.japhyryder.com/?p=1202Its that time of year again, the best 10 days to be in Burlington VT start today. We had the honor of playing the official Discover Jazz Festival opening ceremony last night at Halvorson’s and each of us will be playing all over Burlington over the next week and a half. Check out the video clips that the local news programs and newspaper posted of the show last night after the break.

We’d like to formally introduce everyone to our dear friend and the newest member of the Japhy Ryder family, Mr. Peter Krag. Mr. Krag has been joining us periodically over the last year or so playing piano and we are currently in the process of getting him to sign on full time. Peter comes to us as a founding member of the Zack DuPont Band and one of the go to pianists in the northeast. He is absolutely fantastic at what he does, we’ll be sure to highlight the gigs that he’ll be at over the next few months until he starts attending them all. For the festival, be sure to catch him playing with the Gabe Jarrett Trio regularly at Leunigs Bistro and at the Farmhouse Tap & Grill as well as with the Zack DuPont Band everywhere they go.

If you are in and around Burlington for the festival check us out at the following gigs.